Sheephole Road over Tinicum Creek
PoorPosted for loadBucks County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI E of SR611 2698-G4 · Structure no. 000000000007644
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheephole Road over Tinicum Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Sheephole Road over Tinicum Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 93 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sheephole Road over Tinicum Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Sheephole Road over Tinicum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Sheephole Road over Tinicum Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sheephole Road over Tinicum Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Sheephole Road over Tinicum Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.